Prashar Lake is an easy-to-moderate trek near Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, to a lake at about 2,710 m with a pagoda-style temple and a floating island. It is about 8 km one way from Baggi village and is usually done over 2 days.
About the Prashar Lake trek
The lake sits in a bowl on a ridge with views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. The three-tiered temple of the sage Prashar stands on its bank.
When to go
Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marrecommended
- Aprrecommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junrecommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Seprecommended
- Octrecommended
- Novrecommended
- Decrecommended
Autumn gives the clearest views; winter brings snow. Avoid the monsoon.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
Gentle ascents with a few steeper patches. It suits beginners and families.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Mandi (about 27 km to Baggi)
- Nearest airport
- Bhuntar Airport, Kullu
Common questions
How high is Prashar Lake?
About 2,710 m (around 8,900 ft).
Where does the Prashar Lake trek start?
From Baggi village, about 27 km from Mandi.